Sun car



May 2 1932- w. J. STRANDWITZ 1,860,299

SUN CAR Filed June 9. 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet l lnvenlor llorney May 24, 1932. w. J. STRANDWITZ SUN CAR 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed June .9, 1931 Inventor .216 ZZZ'am JJZraMJzuJZZ Patented May 24, 19 32 UNITED STATES WILLIAM. J. STRAND'WITZ,

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This invention relates to an individyal carriage-like vehicle which may be con eniently referred to as a sun car,-the same being adapted to accommodate a person, such as for instance a hospital patient or .thelike in a comforting and convenient manner for outof-doors recuperative treatment.

The particular structure utilized for accomplishing the desired result constitutes an innovation in portable-vehiclesof this classi- 'fication which, in my judgment is a revelation to convalescents and patients needing or desiring a fascinating form of open air sun ray treatment. r

More specifically related, the preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a closure containing a cot, having a frontal dressing compartment,and being open at its top to admit air and luminous heat rays.

prises a structure characterized by a ver tically elongated front compartment and a horizontally elongated rear compartment,

the latter compartment being adapted to accommodate the patient while in a reclining position, the entire car or carriage having the general appearance of a portable tent and embodying detachable non-transparent walls or curtains to provide the desired pri- '.80 vacy and to allow the occupant to subject himself to the curative effectsof the sun and "fresh air.

Other features'and accessories constituting advantages inthe structure as a whole, will 85 become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings. In the drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a complete sun car constructed in accordance with the present invention. 7 Figure 2 is atop plan view thereof.

Figure 3 is a central longitudinal vertical sectional view, Figure 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of certain of thedetails. Figure 5 is a section on the line 5-5 of Figure 3.

Figure 6 is a detail section showing a snap fastener arrangement.

Figure 7- is a horizontal section taken ap- Interpreted otherwise, the invention com- 19 31. Serial No. 548,192.

proximately on the plane of the line 77 of F lgure In detail it will be observed that the structure comprises an open wheel supported four corners of the wheel supported framev are uprights ll secured to the wheel supported frame and reinforced by-the cornice web bracket 12.

The numeral 13 designates the cot frame which is also made-up from angle irons and the numerals 14 represent intermediate ver tlcal uprights which facilitate dividing of the structure into frontand rear portions. The numerals 15 designate additional horizontal angle bars having intersecting longitudinal and transverse wires 16 fastened thereto through the medium of coiled anchoring springs 17 to form aspring adapted to accommodate a mattress or cot 18.

This cotis supported in an elevated plane and aids in defining the bed compartment generally designated by the numeral 19. Supported on the frontal portions of the bars 8 of the base frame are Wooden slats 20 forming a platform or floor adjacent to which is a depending apron 21. The floor is located at an appropriate elevation with respect to the bed to facilitate entry and exit and aids in defining the front compartment 22 which is intended to facilitate dressing and undressing. Incidentally, the numerals 23. designates clothes or apparel hooks. The numeral 24; designates a hinged entrance and exit door whose hinges are designated by the numerals 25.

These compartments are enclosed by detachable curtains or canvas walls 26 of appropriate shape and dimensions. The upper and lower edges of the canvas walls are reof the frame structure. If desired, certain of the edges of the canvas may be formed with snap fasteners 28 such as indicated in Figure 6 to co-operate with the headed studs on the framework to facilitate detachable mounting of the canvas wall. When the walls are in place, a tent-like enclosure is provided to conceal the occupant.

It 'will be observed from the description and drawings, so far as the invention has been explained, that the gist of the structure is a simple, economical, mobile tent-like enclosure having front and rear compartments to accommodate the patient, to facilitate dressing and undressing, and to allow the nude body to be exposed to sun rays and fresh air treatments.-

The bed or'cot is elevated to a suitable point above the floor 20 for convenience of entry or exit as well as for spacing the bed above the ground to permit circulation of air beneath the bed and to avoid dampness.

Referring to Figure 3 it will be observed that I provide a pair of tracks-in the form of wires 29, these being stretched tautly in parallelism across the open top of the enclosure. In fact, the wires are securely anchored at the front and adjustably attached to tensioningbolts 30 at the back.

Slidable on the wires is an eye shield 31 which com rises a pair of hanger arms 32 and a swingably mounted anti-glare plate 33. This device 31 may be shifted back and forth on the so-called tracks to permit the plate to be arranged over the head of the occupant and to avoid direct glare of sun rays in the eyes of the patient.

The numeral 34 designates a Sliding can- .opy or shade in the form of a plate having appropriate guides 35 attaching it to the track wires. This can be used as a top for the compartment 21 as a temporary shelter in case of unexpected rain or can be shifted back and forth along the substantially open top of the enclosures. These accessories add to the utility of the complete structure.

It is obvious, of course, that in developing the idea further suitable ornate features may be embodiedso that the structure will measure up to the demands of critical judgment from a standpoint of appearance. The captivating feature of the invention however, is the idea of having a portable carriage or ve hicle with an elevated top, a sheltering and dressing compartment, and substantially open top to admit air and sun rays permitting the body'to be exposed to the elements, yet concealing the body from the exterior to provide the desired privacy in treatment.

It is believed unnecessary however, to analyze and report the commercial factors of the novel sun car, for it is evident that it is sushad. Therefore, a. more lengthy description D is thought unnecessary. While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is p to be understood that minor changes coming within the field of invention claimed may be resorted to if desired.

I claim: 1. .A structure of the class described comprising a port-able enclosure embodying front and rear compartments, the rear compartment being substantially open at its top to gdanit sun rays and being provided with a e 2. A structure of the class described comprising a portable enclosure embodying front and rear compartments, the rear compartment being substantially open at its top to admit sun rays and being adapted to accommodate a bed, the confining and concealing walls of said compartment being, individually detachable for selective usage.

3. In a portable health treatment carriage of the class described, a rectangular bottom frame, supporting wheels attached thereto, rectangular horizontally disposed top frame, and uprights connecting said frames together to provide asupport, an elevated occupant support mounted in the structure, detachable canvas walls enclosing said structure and at tached to adjacent portions of the frame, a slatted floor attached to the first named frame adjacent the front end thereof, an adjustable closure for "the top, and additional detachable canvas side walls for the floor equipped portion of the structure.

4. A portable tent-like patient car of the class described comprising a horizontal bottom frame, supporting wheels therefor, "a horizontal top frame, uprights secured to the corner portions of said frames and join ing them together, a pair of opposed uprights located between said frames and near the front corner uprights and defining a vertically elongated dressing booth, a spring structure supported horizontally in an elevated position between the upper and lower frames and between the rear corner uprights and said intermediate uprights and defining a reclining compartment, a slatted floor built into. the lower portion of the booth, detachable canvas side walls enclosing said booth and reclining compartment, a hinged door for said booth to facilitate entrance and exit, adjustable guide wires mounted in the upper I frame, a booth cover plate mounted on the front portions of the wires, a pair of hanger tions of said wires, and a tiltable eye shield plate pivotally suspended between said hanger arms and located in said reclining compartment.

5 5. A sun car of the class described comprising a portable wheel supported frame divided into front and rear compartments, the rear compartment being horizontally elongated, an elevated bottom arranged horizontally in said rear com artment,-the front compartment being vertically elongated to facilitate entry, exit, and dressing and undressing, and extending to a point below said bottom.

6. A sun car of the class described comprising a portable wheel supported canvas covered frame divided into front and rear compartments, the rear compartment being horizontally elongated and provided with an elevated bottom, the front compartment being vertically elongated and extending from a point below said bottom to the external top of the structure to facilitate entry, exit and dressin and undressing, said rear compartment being open at its top, a horizontally adjustable eye shield mounted for usage in said rear compartment, and a slidable sheltering plate supported in the top portion of said front compartment.

Intestimony whereof I aflix my signature.

WILLIAM J. STRANDWITZ. 

